Bunny Rabbits versus Guinea Pigs for Pets

Considering a bunny for your child this spring?   Here are 3 reasons you may want to consider a guinea pig instead:

1.         Small rodents eat smaller quantities of food, therefore eliminate less waste, which means less smell, less frequent housing cleanings, etc.

2.        No biting – guinea pigs do not bite or try to escape to run away and hide as most rodents are prone to do.

3.       If holding a warm fuzzy critter is what you are looking for, then the guinea pig is the pet for you!  They absolutely love to be held gently, taken with you around the house, and in general just want to be near their family. 

For a homeschool family who is home several hours a day, they will be great as a single pet.  If you are away from home many hours every day, you may want to consider having 2 so that they can snuggle and communicate with each other.

Want more information on guinea pigs?  See my previous post on having an raising guinea pigs:

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